Chapter 1: Exploring Life


Reading Guide for Ch. 1


What Do You Already Know Pre-Post Quiz


This powerpoint covers the characteristics of life (MOE-GRIM), Organization of Biology, & Classification of Life

Characteristics of Life

Metabolism
Order
Evolution
Growth
Reproduction
Irritability
Movement


The 11 Major Themes in Campbell Biology Textbook
  1. The Cell
  2. Heritable Information
  3. Emergent Properties
  4. Regulation
  5. Interaction with the Environment
  6. Energy and Life
  7. Unity and Diversity
  8. Evolution
  9. Structure and Function
  10. Scientific Inquiry
  11. Science, Technology, and Society


Intro to The Scientific Method PowerPoint



Extra Credit Opportunity
Watch LIFE Episode 1--The Challenges of Life & complete worksheet